Though Hawaii County is thinking of terminating its traveler testing program due to mounting costs. However, due to increasing rates of infection, another county is grasping for ways to bring things under control. As a result, Maui plans to implement post-arrival testing. … [Read more...] about Maui Plans to Implement Post-Arrival Testing
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Honolulu to Remain in Tier 3 – For Now
As predicted, Honolulu couldn't dig itself out of backsliding into Tier 2 territory of its reopening strategy. However, thanks to an eleventh-hour agreement between Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi and Governor David Ige, Honolulu is to remain in Tier 3 - for now. … [Read more...] about Honolulu to Remain in Tier 3 – For Now
Hawaii Taps Two Companies for Vaccine Passport
Hawaii is working towards loosening restrictions on visitors - especially in light of new CDC guidelines on travel. And to help, Hawaii taps two companies for vaccine passport development. One of these companies will likely be very familiar to many of you. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Taps Two Companies for Vaccine Passport
Honolulu Mayor is Dead Set Against a Return to Tier 2
Hawaii, particularly Oahu, has been seeing a steady upward trend in its COVID-19 case counts. Despite this, Honolulu Mayor is dead set against a return to Tier 2 of our reopening strategy even though he acknowledges the risks associated with the new variants. … [Read more...] about Honolulu Mayor is Dead Set Against a Return to Tier 2
Hawaii Pre-Clear Expands to Six Airlines
Though parts of the US are relaxing their travel rules, Hawaii isn't. In fact, things are, more or less, staying the same for the time being. However, traveling with those restrictions is getting easier as Hawaii Pre-Clear expands to six airlines in total. … [Read more...] about Hawaii Pre-Clear Expands to Six Airlines
The Crowds Are Back in Waikiki!
This past weekend we did another Waikiki staycation. However, things were markedly different compared to our last few stays during the pandemic. The biggest difference, of course, being that the crowds are back in Waikiki! It was crazy, though nowhere near as bad as Miami. … [Read more...] about The Crowds Are Back in Waikiki!
Hawaiian Airlines Expanding Hawaii Pre-Clear Coverage
Earlier this year, Hawaii's largest airline rolled out Hawaii's pre-clearance program at select US Mainland gateway cities. Now, however, Hawaiian Airlines is expanding Hawaii Pre-Clear coverage across much of its network, including to international cities. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Airlines Expanding Hawaii Pre-Clear Coverage
Hawaii Bans Use of Test Stockpile at Airports
As with anywhere else, there's a lot of stupid that happens at the government level in Hawaii. But, this recent bit of information really stands out. Hawaii bans use of its test stockpile at airports for post-arrival screening. Oh, and get this, the entire stockpile expires at the end of March! … [Read more...] about Hawaii Bans Use of Test Stockpile at Airports
Kauai Not Rejoining Pre-Travel Testing Until May
If you were hoping to take a Kauai vacation sometime soon, you might want to rethink your plans. At least for now, Kauai is not rejoining pre-travel testing until May at least. This being Mayor Kawakami, though, there is a very good reason for this. … [Read more...] about Kauai Not Rejoining Pre-Travel Testing Until May
Hawaiian Air Joins the Hawaii Pre-Clear Program
Late last year, Alaska Airlines piloted Hawaii's new COVID-19 pre-clearance program. Much as Global Entry does for US Customs screenings, Hawaii Pre-Clear allows Safe Travels participants to skip the arrival screenings when they land in Hawaii. And, now, Hawaiian Air joins the Hawaii Pre-Clear program too. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air Joins the Hawaii Pre-Clear Program